Definitely Wanna Do This
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Topic: Definitely Wanna Do This
Posted By: YoungY91
Subject: Definitely Wanna Do This
Date Posted: 8/21/12 at 5:51pm
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Hi Everyone, My names Steve from New Hampshire but i currently reside near Boston Mass. I recently went to the Maine Highland Games and actually saw a friend Jeff Kaste Competing. I had never actually attended any event before but after seeing it I DEFINITELY NEED TO START DOING THIS. I have been lifting and training my whole life and am an ex D1 defensive tackle. And before that track athlete in HS. I currently lift six days a week and am very active but i need something to feed my addiction for competition. looking for someone to train with and show me the ropes. (hopefully close) any input would be greatly appreciated. (This is a very serious post i am already on board just need an "IN") Thanks a Ton Steve (and yes jeff its youngy if you read this) |
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Posted By: AlDargie
Date Posted: 8/21/12 at 9:02pm
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First off let me say Welcome. If you already know Jeff than this is your way in. The man is climbing to the top and can def show you the ropes. His name on this board is Thejeff96. Pretty active group in New England. Next games is Quechee, VT this Saturday and next is Scotland, CT in early Oct. ------------- Dyin' ain't much of a living, boy. - Outlaw Josey Wales |
Posted By: Jmckenney
Date Posted: 8/22/12 at 7:12pm
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Steve, I train in belmont, just outside of Cambridge. I normally throw Sat and Sun. If you would like to get a throwing session in, send me a PM. John
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Posted By: TheJeff696
Date Posted: 8/23/12 at 8:47am
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Hey Steve good to see you showing interest!! I would suggest watching some videos online and finding a stone cause those are the easiest and most free ways to start training. I know you know how to throw a shot put so start with that. Also you need a kilt. I would say you should train with me in Berwick but if you're living in Boston that could be difficult. There are a bunch of great guys in Mass like John McKenney. This way you will get a hang of the events not by yourself. Quechee Vermont is this weekend, might be a little too soon to get into but I would say that Scotland, Connecticut games is the perfect starter games and gives you a month or so to get prepared. I am pumped you wanna do this because I think you'll be great at it! Glad I could help! ------------- Jeff Kaste "I think there's a Squatch in these woods..." |
Posted By: Flame of Idaho
Date Posted: 8/24/12 at 4:59pm
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There are couple of formal videos that would help familiarize yourself with the events, especially when practice with others is infrequent or impractical.
VP Productions (advertised at the top) has theirs which goes through the VERY BASICS of the events and lots of footage from pros in the 90's and is about 35 bucks for the one disc.
Another more recent one is at eastidahoscots.org that is alot more indepth with slow motion instructions for proper form, then lots of pros footage for each event, and lots of instruction recorded from two of Ryan Stewart's clinics. This one is a two-disc set and only costs $25. A sample is on their website.
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Posted By: Flame of Idaho
Date Posted: 8/24/12 at 5:01pm
Oops, sorry, the VP video is two discs.
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Flame of Idaho wrote:Posted By: YoungY91
Date Posted: 8/24/12 at 7:32pm
| wow didn't ever think i would get so much support. Thanks guys hope it works out, still very interested |
Posted By: grasshopper
Date Posted: 8/24/12 at 9:04pm
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Steve we saw you when you yelled over to Jeff and the Maine Games. You are a brick $%&#house man!!! We actually asked Jeff "why isnt he throwing!!!" Welcome!! ------------- "Breathe deeply. Refuse to be weak. Refuse to be sick. Refuse to die. Think strong and you will be." -The Mighty Atom (Yoselle Greenstein) |